Public Safety

About Pima County

Wastewater Reclamation

Our mission is to protect the public health, safety, and the environment by providing quality service, environmental stewardship, and renewable resources. We design, manage and maintain over 3,500 miles of the sanitary sewer (conveyance) system and two metropolitan and six sub-regional water reclamation facilities.

We are doing our part to protect the environment by recycling our most precious resource, water. Pima County uses its highly treated recycled, or reclaimed water, in a myriad of ways including irrigation of County parks, golf courses and ball fields.

Utilizing reclaimed water for irrigation is a highly sustainable activity that saves groundwater and Colorado River water for drinking. Reclaimed water is also used to sustain and improve aquatic and wildlife habitats, for dust control and for long-term storage in our underground aquifers. Experts from around the world visit Pima County to study the regional reclaimed water system, which demonstrates effective water recycling techniques in the desert.

Notice of Proposed Amendments to the 2018 Engineering Design Standards

Pursuant to ARS §11-251.05, Pima County is providing notice that on or after January 2, 2018, the Pima County Board of Supervisors will consider amendments to Pima County Code Sections 13.16.010, 13.16.020, and 13.16.022.

Notice of Proposed Rate Increase to the Commercial Billing Class

Pursuant to ARS §11-251.13, Pima County is providing notice that on or after February 6, 2018, the Board of Supervisors will consider a rate increase of up to sixteen percent (16%) for the Commercial Billing Class. For more information, view notice here. Raftelis Rate Structure Study Report

Our Mission

RWRD's updated five year Strategic Plan (FY 2014/15 - FY 2018/19) provides a guide to decision-making and resource management in pursuit if its organizational vision, mission and goals. It identifies, goals, and key performance indicators to drive success across six dimensions (pillars) of the organization and across three core business systems.